Where to Dive in August
The best scuba diving destinations with excellent conditions this month
All Middle East
Cyprus
(5)
Lebanon
(7)
Türkiye
(11)
Israel
(5)
Syria
(3)
Jordan
(1)
Saudi Arabia
(6)
Yemen
(6)
Kuwait
(5)
Oman
(7)
United Arab Emirates
(5)
Iran
(7)
Bahrain
(4)
Qatar
(5)
Excellent Diving
Chekka
Lebanon
25-28°C
30-40m
Mild
Highlights: Warmest water, best for encountering larger marine species
Sidon
Lebanon
25-28°C
30-40m
Mild
Highlights: Warmest water temperatures, best chance to see diverse marine life
Fethiye
Türkiye
26-29°C
25-35m
Mild
Highlights: Warmest waters, great for beginners and experienced divers
Marmaris
Türkiye
26-29°C
20-30m
Mild
Highlights: Still excellent diving, though visibility can slightly decrease due to plankton
Cesme
Türkiye
25-28°C
20-30m
Mild
Highlights: Warm water, good visibility, though occasional plankton blooms can occur
Alanya
Türkiye
27-30°C
20-30m
Mild
Highlights: Warmest water, good visibility, though plankton can sometimes reduce it
Ayvalik
Türkiye
24-27°C
20-25m
Mild
Highlights: Warmest water temperatures, excellent for all divers
Gokova Bay
Türkiye
25-28°C
20-25m
Mild
Highlights: Hottest water temperatures, excellent for all diving activities
Good Diving
Bandar Abbas
Iran
32°C
10-15m
Hengam Island
Iran
32°C
10-15m
Eilat
Israel
31°C
15-25m
Aqaba
Jordan
29°C
15-25m
Kubbar Island
Kuwait
31°C
8-15m
Musandam Peninsula
Oman
32°C
10-20m
Daymaniyat Islands
Oman
32°C
10-15m
Al Fahal Island
Oman
32°C
10-15m
Mirbat
Oman
32°C
10-15m
Hallaniyat Islands
Oman
32°C
8-15m
Red Sea - Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
32°C
15-25m
Farasan Banks
Saudi Arabia
33°C
10-20m
Yanbu
Saudi Arabia
31°C
10-20m
Ras Mohammed National Park
Saudi Arabia
30°C
15-25m
Al Lith
Saudi Arabia
33°C
10-15m
Umluj
Saudi Arabia
31°C
10-20m
Latakia
Syria
27°C
10-15m
Fujairah
United Arab Emirates
31°C
10-15m
Musandam Peninsula
United Arab Emirates
30°C
10-15m
Socotra Island
Yemen
32°C
10-15m
Farasan Banks
Yemen
32°C
10-15m
Al Mukalla
Yemen
32°C
10-15m
Kamaran Island
Yemen
32°C
8-12m
Seven Brothers (Seba'a Adim)
Yemen
32°C
10-18m
Hanish Islands
Yemen
32°C
8-12m